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Sudan Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance for People Affected by Ongoing War
Sudan Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance for People Affected by Ongoing War
By: Michael Mike
The government of Sudan has called on the countries across the globe and international agencies to come to the aid of the countries by sending in into the crisis ridden country humanitarian assistance.
The government also alleged that the protracted crisis should have been over by now if not for assistance given to the rebel force by some countries, asking that those countries should be compelled to stop their sponsorship.
Addressing the media in Abuja, Charge d’ Affaires of Sudan in Nigeria, Ahmed Jaboul, while assuring that Sudan would ensure that the humanitarian assistance get to all the people, said the country will continue to prioritise humanitarian solutions to the present crisis in the country as it remains the key to ending the protracted conflict situation.
He added that this has become important to enable Sudanese government to meaningfully negotiate political settlement.
The charge d’ affaires while lamenting that since the crisis began a year ago the situation largely remains the same as the rebels have not laid down their arms but that the the National Military Forces have halted hostilities in most parts of the country.
Jaboul said: “What we will like to focus on nowadays is to talk about the humanitarian solutions in Sudan. This is one of the very critical areas and one of the priorities, not only for the government, but for the international community as well.
“The discussion on the way forward has been going on since June, 2023, particularly at the conference held in Geneva, which centered on the humanitarian situation in Sudan. Yet, what we received here in Sudan is not more than 10 per cent of the commitment made.
“Even, the humanitarian aids we received in the central part of Sudan and stored in the central part of the Sudanese states have been invaded by the rebel forces.”
He decried that not much has been done by the international community to sustain humanitarian solutions resulting from the conflict situation, especially in condemning the rebel acts.
He expressed concern over moves by the rebels toward central part of Sudan and parts of Western Sudan, which led to the killing innocent people.
He regretted that the rebels continue to invade wherever they go, killing innocent people, taking everything they found suitable and stop business life totally.
He declared that: “The government of Sudan is willing to have roundtable like it did in Jedda in 2023 to negotiate settlement,” adding that: “At the end of the negotiations last year, their were commitments by each party, government did its part, those who hosted the peace talk alluded to it, but the rebels did not.
“We had agreed the rebels should come out from the houses of civilians, entities, government institutions, universities and move to safe places to enable us proffer solutions.
“Unfortunately, these was not adhered to by the rebel forces, but the situation has changed now. The military forces control the Sudan capital and most central parts, except parts of Dafur which is still under control of the rebels.”
He appealed to media organisations to play key role by promoting correctness on news about the conflict in Sudan to advance the humanitarian solutions, sustainable peace and as well, ensure political settlements.
He appealed to the international community to compel those sponsoring the rebel to stop even as he called for humanitarian support, stating that the Sudanese government was ready to allow the donors to distribute them directly in Sudan to the affected people.
Sudan Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance for People Affected by Ongoing War
“Yobe Govt Spends Over 7.9Billion on Basic and Secondary Education” ~Commissioner
By: Our Reporter
The Commissioner, Yobe State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Abba Idriss Adam has disclosed that Yobe State Government has adequate allocation for the ministry and the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has never turned down the ministry’s requests.
The Commissioner made the disclosure today 7th November, 2024 following a report published by Sahara Reporters with the title; “Yobe Government spends 3.8billion on Sitting Allowances, Presidential Chalets, Records Zero Expenditure on Basic Education”.
Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alh. Bukar Aji Bukar stated that the state government had spent over 7.9billion naira in the sector. This includes; the schools construction and renovations, school feedings, examination fees (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) transportation for exchange students, procurement of instructional materials as well as UBEC counterpart funds. These are numerous to mention. “This is to tell you that we have adequate allocation for basic and secondary education”. He added.
“You can also recall that since the inception of Hon. Mai Mala Buni, the state government has declared state of emergency on primary and secondary education. The initiative which was to build a solid, vibrant and robust foundation for the development of education and revitalize it to address emerging challenges in the state and this is making a great impact in the sector”.
Alh. Bukar Aji Bukar then called on the well-meaning Nigerians more especially the journalists to always fact check their information before going to the public.
“Yobe Govt Spends Over 7.9Billion on Basic and Secondary Education” ~Commissioner
ZETSI Africa Recognizes Borno State’s ICT Achievements
By: Our Reporter
The Zero Tolerance for Social Immorality (ZETSI) Africa has lauded the Borno State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (BICTDA) for its outstanding achievements. ZETSI awarded the agency’s Executive Secretary, Engr. Mohammed Ahmed Kabir Wanori, for his exceptional leadership.
Governor Engr Babagana Umara Zulum’s 25-year strategic plan and 10-pack agenda have driven significant human capital development in the state. Notably, BICTDA has established 14 digital divide hubs across Borno within just eight months.
Amb. Maje the country director for ZETSI praised Governor Zulum’s vision, stating, “In just eight months, Borno State has made remarkable strides in digital development, a testament to the Governor’s strategic leadership.”
Engr. Wanori expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged to partner with ZETSI for a brighter future for the youth.
ZETSI Africa Recognizes Borno State’s ICT Achievements
ECOWAS Court Orders Sierra Leone to Repeal Loitering Laws Violating Human Rights
By: Michael Mike
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, has on Thursday ordered Sierra Leone to amend, modify, or repeal its laws on loitering in public places to comply with the country’s obligations under Articles 1, 2, 3(1), and 12(1) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
A Sierra Leonean NGO, Advocaid Ltd, had filed an application with the Court on 12 April 2022 challenging certain provisions of Sierra Leone’s Public Order Act, Summary Conviction Offences Ordinance, and Criminal Procedure Act which authorise the police to arrest any person who is idle in a public place and cannot give a good account of himself or herself.
The Applicant contended that maintaining and enforcing these laws violate the principles of non-discrimination, equality before the law, and freedom of movement, particularly concerning impoverished and marginalized people.
In the Judgment delivered by Justice Edward Asante Amoako, the Judge Rapporteur, the Court found that the loitering laws perpetuate discrimination against economically disadvantaged individuals, violating the right to non-discrimination and equal protection under Articles 2 and 3(1) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Additionally, the laws impose unwarranted restrictions on freedom of movement, contrary to Article 12(1) of the African Charter.
The Court also noted that vague terms in the loitering laws, such as “idle” and “disorderly,” create opportunities for arbitrary enforcement and do not meet standards of legality, necessity, and proportionality in a democratic society.
Accordingly, the ECOWAS Court ordered Sierra Leone to undertake legislative reforms to amend, modify, or repeal these loitering laws to comply with its human rights obligations under the African Charter.
The Court further directed each party to bear its own costs in the suit.
Also on the three-member panel were Honourable Justices Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, presiding and Dupe Atoki, member.
ECOWAS Court Orders Sierra Leone to Repeal Loitering Laws Violating Human Rights
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ECOWAS Court Orders Sierra Leone to Repeal Loitering Laws Violating Human Rights
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